02Apr
Long Covid – Is It A Disability?
Long Covid as a condition is difficult to define and as symptoms can vary it is not clear whether all cases of long Covid will meet the legal definition of disability.
24Mar
Who Can I Take With Me To My Disciplinary Hearing?
If you are attending a disciplinary hearing, you may wish to take a companion along with you for support. Please read on to find out more.
18Mar
Unfair Dismissal & Two Years’ Service
Most days I get a phone call from a distressed client who has had their employment terminated after a short time in their job. Read on for more information about what they can and can’t do.
15Mar
Can Your Employment Be Terminated Because Of Your Social Media Activity?
It is becoming increasingly common for an employer to address an employee’s inappropriate online behaviour, even if that behaviour took place outside of the workplace.
11Mar
What Is A Reasonable Adjustment?
Employers are under a duty to make reasonable adjustments to help disabled job applications, employees and even former employees in certain circumstances.
09Mar
LEGAL UPDATE: Annual Increase in Employment Tribunal Compensation Limits & Other Statutory Payments
From 6 April 2022, The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2022 increases the limits applied to certain awards of the Employment Tribunals, and other sums payable under employment legislation (such as statutory redundancy payment rates). Read on to see details of the increases to ensure you receive your correct entitlements and are not caught out by employers using the old rates when calculating exit payments.
08Mar
Client Reviews
This month I have been fortunate to receive two lovely reviews from clients whose cases have both successfully concluded this month. Read on to see what they had to say about me.
04Mar
Redundancy – What Is Suitable Alternative Employment?
If you are at-risk of redundancy, your employer should provide you with information about any alternative employment or vacancies they have available. Read on to find out more.
28Feb
Whistleblowing and Unfair Dismissal: Client Success
I was delighted to help my client with his claims regarding whistleblowing and unfair dismissal at the Employment Tribunal. For more information read on.